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General contractors in San Francisco

The 8 general contractors from Google's results for San Francisco, California, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Single-room renovation
$26,500 – $79,000strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$132,000 – $462,000typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$198 – $530per sq ft
San Francisco vs US
+32%well above the US median

Licensing in California. California contractors need a CSLB license for most remodeling work. Check the license number and its bond on the CSLB site before you sign.

Number 1: Pacific Construction Sf

5.0(51)out of 5, from 51 reviewson GoogleSan Francisco

Pacific Construction is a general contractor serving San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. It handles kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-home renovations, ADUs and new build-outs, drawing on a background in electrical, plumbing and general building work.

(650) 580-7012

Number 2: SBC Construction

5.0(43)out of 5, from 43 reviewson GoogleSan Francisco, CA

SBC Construction is a residential builder in the Bay Area offering kitchen and bathroom remodeling, cosmetic repairs, renovations and refurbishment. Interior design and wall insulation are also on its list, and projects can run from original design through full construction in San Francisco.

(415) 716-5861 64 Winfield St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Number 3: For Ma GC

5.0(18)out of 5, from 18 reviewson GoogleSan Francisco, CA

FORMA Construction builds custom homes and handles remodeling, home expansions and historic rehabilitation as a design-build general contractor. It serves San Francisco along with Mill Valley, Sausalito, Belvedere and Tiburon, working from an office on Folsom Street in San Francisco.

(415) 322-8702 1061 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Number 4: Aaron Gordon Construction

5.0(14)out of 5, from 14 reviewson GoogleSan Francisco, CA

Residential builder working across San Francisco and the wider Bay Area. Aaron Gordon Construction takes on high-end home projects as a general contractor, and its site centers on project planning, coordinated crews and a portfolio of completed builds.

(415) 742-4900 2261 Shafter Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

Number 5: Valley Boutique Builders

4.9(75)out of 5, from 75 reviewson GoogleLos Altos, CA

Valley Boutique Builders is a design-build remodeler in Los Altos covering Atherton, Cupertino, Los Altos Hills and the wider Bay Area. It handles kitchen and bathroom remodels, full-home remodels, home additions, ADUs and custom home construction.

(669) 201-9208 153 2nd St Unit 105, Los Altos, CA 94022

Number 6: 415 Remodeling

5.0(6)out of 5, from 6 reviewson GoogleSan Francisco, CA

415 Remodeling pairs interior design with construction for homeowners in San Francisco, working only within the city limits. The design-build team updates older homes for modern living while keeping their original character, and it also takes on basement finishing.

(415) 742-8322 2261 Shafter Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

Number 7: Sage Construction San Francisco

5.0(3)out of 5, from 3 reviewson GoogleSan Francisco, CA

Sage Construction is a general contractor in San Francisco handling remodeling projects of varied size across the Bay Area. The team guides clients through each stage of a remodel and explains how the building process works along the way.

(415) 702-0707 620 Shrader St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Number 8: Rossi Builders

5.0(2)out of 5, from 2 reviewson GoogleSan Francisco, CA

Rossi Builders is a commercial contractor in San Francisco handling interior renovations, exterior renovations and building upgrades across the Bay Area. Its work covers office, healthcare, retail and tech spaces for business owners and tenants.

(415) 982-6292 3127-A Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

What general contractors charge in San Francisco

In San Francisco, a single-room renovation typically costs $26,500 – $79,000. Remodeling labor in San Francisco runs about 32% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where California or San Francisco licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "general contractors san francisco", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

General contractors in San Francisco: common questions

How much deposit should a contractor ask for?

Some states cap it: California limits the down payment on home improvement work to 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less. Elsewhere, 10% to 30% is typical, with the rest paid against completed stages. A demand for half up front is a warning sign.

Fixed price or cost-plus?

Fixed price suits a fully drawn project with few unknowns. Cost-plus suits old houses where nobody knows what is behind the walls, but only with a cap or a detailed estimate and open books.